This year’s Eaglebrook Varsity basketball team is truly unique. The team prides itself on perfection; however, it’s not only on the court but as student-athletes, and as Eaglebrook community members. The culture enforced by the coaches helps each member of the team to be engaged, thoughtful, hardworking, and uplifting. Coach Bedell often tells us “When I hear the other team arguing with each other, I smile because I know the game is over.” 

During tryouts, we ran through various drills emphasizing conditioning, shooting, playmaking, and, most importantly, consistency. On a regular day of practice, we start with three laps around the gym and then go straight into numerous stretches focused on lower body mobility. 

Then we do a drill called Eleven Man during which we set up many three-on-two fast-break scenarios. After that, we all take ten free throws. Finally, the coaches have us do drills that differ from day to day, enforcing our plays or inbound plays. 

Every week, the coaches split us into two teams, blue and white. Both teams compete against each other throughout the week. The losing team runs more sprints and the winning team gets to choose where we eat on away games. So far our competitive team record is two wins and three losses. However, as of writing this, we have two games coming up this week against Andover and Exeter where we hope to come out with two more wins and start 2025 strong. 

Our roster includes Bodie B. ’25, Marcus F. ’26, Reid H. ’26, Xavier L. ’25, Briggs L. ’26, Andrew M. ’26, Caden N. ’26, Rasmus R. ’25, Sangho S. ’25, Winslow van R. ’26, Lemuel V.C. ’25, Alexander W. ’25, Leo Z. ’25, and Anthony Z. ’27, and our coaches are Mr. Bedell, Mr. Goodrow, and Mr. Lakey.